| |
|
|
 |
|
The phrase, “to create, loot and
share”, which was coined by Justice Jones Dotse in reference to the
Waterville scandal, is being replicated in some parts of the country,
where illegal Chinese miners were operating.
Investigations by
The Independent have uncovered that vehicles and machines which were
seized by the government task force on illegal mining are shamelessly
being used by the foot soldiers of the party.
Some foot soldiers
of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Amenfi Central
District/constituency are reaping where they did not sow.
Some of
the seized items include excavators, caterpillars, tipper trucks and
tractors. Some of the vehicles include; Toyota Hilux with registration
number, GN 2084-12, Nissan Pick-up with registration number, GR 8130-12.
The rest are Nissan pick-up number GN 7783-11 and Toyo Hilux number GC
2674-09.
Some of the party foot soldiers who have allegedly
benefited from the booty are the Propaganda Secretary, Ebow Forson.
Tinkorang and Armooh all members of the party have also benefitted.
These men allegedly used the seized vehicles like their own property.
Their
callous behaviour has however infuriated some members of the party who
believe they have been handed a raw deal. According to some of them,
they served as informants and also took part in the seizure and burning
of the properties belonging to the deported Chinese illegal minors and
that it was total unfair for a few greedy members to enjoy the booty.
Further
investigations have revealed that the vehicles will be used by party
foot soldiers for the party’s impending constituency and Zonal elections
in the area.
Meanwhile, the Amenfi Central District Assembly is
also renting out the seized excavators and caterpillars to some illegal
miners and contractors are making huge profits as a result.
Further
investigations by this newspaper indicate that some of the party foot
soldiers have taken advantage of the departure of the national task
force and are mining in the national forest reserve at Dwabo Sraha and
Wassa Kumasi in the Amenfi District of the Western Region.
The
DCE for the area, Mr. Peter Kwakye Ackah could deny or confirm the
allegations when The Independent contacted him on the matter. He
instead, dared this reporter to come to ground and verify things for
himself.
According to him, the attempt to link him and his good
office to the alleged looting is a grand design to have him replaced by
the president as many interest groups jostle for that position. |
|
|
|
0 comments